US Bridges

I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .2 Miles East of 495 · Structure no. M0601927EDOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,120 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 290 Ramp H
CrossesHWY 85 Connector
Location.2 Miles East of 495
RouteInterstate 290
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3643, -71.58631
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,749 (2021)
Projected traffic67,120 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector carry?

About 29,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 290 Ramp H over HWY 85 Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.